constant-speed propeller | Hartzell Propeller Airplane Propeller and Aircraft Propeller Systems Tue, 19 Feb 2019 14:37:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://hartzellprop.com/wp-content/uploads/logo2-60x60.png constant-speed propeller | Hartzell Propeller 32 32 How Does a Constant Speed Propeller Work? https://hartzellprop.com/how-does-a-constant-speed-propeller-work/ Tue, 19 Feb 2019 14:37:04 +0000 http://hartzellprop.com/?p=17791 You may already know about the advantages of constant speed propellers over fixed-pitch propellers. But have you ever wondered how a constant speed propeller works? Here’s a brief overview of the basics: What is a constant speed propeller? A constant speed propeller is a variable pitch propeller that adjusts the pitch of the propeller blades […]

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]]> Hartzell History: The Development of Variable Pitch Propellers https://hartzellprop.com/variable-pitch-propeller-history/ Tue, 07 Nov 2017 13:44:05 +0000 http://hartzellprop.com/?p=16120 It’s hard to imagine operating an aircraft without the safety and power provided by our modern instruments and controls. In the early days of aviation, pioneering pilots had to maneuver many aspects of their aircraft manually, including adjusting propeller pitch from the ground. While variable pitch propellers were tested for years, it wasn’t until 1929 […]

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